A 7-year-old student is recovering at the Waiyevo Hospital after being hit by a vehicle yesterday.
The incident happened at about 6pm at Naiyalamudu Settlement in Taveuni.
It is alleged the 34-year-old man driving the vehicle was driving with his friend when the student who was standing beside the road suddenly ran into the road.
The driver is in police custody.
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